- Airport history
- First terminal
- Other terminals
- Transfer from airport
Haneda, the second largest airport in Tokyo after Narita airfield, is located 20 km from the center of the Japanese capital on a narrow strip of land that is washed by the waters of Tokyo Bay. Mainly, this airport serves domestic flights, but planes also depart from here to some Asian cities, such as Hong Kong and Seoul. Over time, the list of countries and cities connected with Haneda Airport by air will grow.
The airport receives about 80 million passengers annually, which automatically makes it one of the largest on the continent. For several years in a row, this airport was recognized by ForbesTraveller as the best in the world in terms of aircraft departure and arrival accuracy.
Airport history
Prior to the construction of Haneda Airport, Tokyo aviators used the beaches of Tokyo Bay as airstrips. They also paid attention to the beaches located in the vicinity of the current airport. Haneda was an independent city located on Tokyo Bay, which only in 1932 became part of Greater Tokyo. In 1930, the Japanese Post Office acquired a 25-hectare site to build an airport on. By the next year, he was ready. In those days, it occupied only a small part of the current airport, but immediately became very popular. Until 1939, Haneda Airport had only one runway, then another was built.
The airport was significantly expanded and modernized by the Americans in 1945-1947. At that time, it was called a military air base, but served some international flights. In 1952, the Japanese took over the control of the airport, which had become Tokyo's main air hub.
With the advent of the new Narita Airport in 1978, almost all international flights were transferred there. Haneda was reoriented to serve domestic flights.
Haneda airport scoreboard
Board of Haneda airport (Tokyo), flight statuses from the Yandex. Schedule service.
First terminal
Haneda Airport is a large complex with three passenger terminals and four runways. The two main terminals are impressive in size and have several areas where you can spend time interestingly before the plane leaves.
The first terminal, unofficially called "Big Bird", appeared at the airport in 1993. It was built on the site of a more modest building that has been in use since the early 70s of the last century.
In the first terminal, passengers have:
- a restaurant on 6 floors. Talking about the lack of seats in this institution is simply not serious;
- area with shops. It can be found in the center of the terminal. You can walk from one pavilion to another, choosing gifts, food or expensive jewelry, for hours;
- observation deck. To get on it, you should go up to the roof of the terminal. The site offers a magnificent view of the entire airport.
Other terminals
Terminal 2 was built in 2004. Among other things, there is a large hotel here. You can entertain yourself while waiting for your flight by riding the glass lifts outside the terminal.
The small terminal, which serves international flights, has partnerships with several Asian companies that charter flights to Korea and China. Basically, Haneda receives planes arriving in Tokyo at "inconvenient" times - almost at night. At this time, Narita Airport, considered the country's main international air gate, is closed.
There is also a terminal at Haneda Airport that accepts VIP and private flights. It is this airport that most often serves the aircraft of the first persons of states who come to Japan on official visits. The Japanese government also prefers to fly from Haneda. During the visits of foreign VIP-guests at the airport heightened security measures are taken.
Transfer from airport
To get to Tokyo from Haneda Airport, you can use the following types of public transportation:
- railroad train. In 20 minutes and 470 yen, he will deliver to Shinagawa;
- monorail train Tokyo Monorail. Tourists who choose this transport arrive at Hamamatsu-te station (Yamanote line). The fare is the same as for a regular train;
- Limousine bus, the terminal station of which is at Tokyo Station. Travel will cost almost twice as much as by train. Buses run less frequently than trains, so they are not in great demand among passengers. The bus will take you to your destination in 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Traveling to the city by taxi will be very expensive - about 6 thousand yen. It is worth ordering a car if you are traveling in a large company or are afraid of getting lost in an unfamiliar city.
There is also a train connection between Tokyo's two airports, Narita and Haneda.
